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Philosopher king

The philosopher king is a hypothetical ruler in whom political skill is combined with philosophical knowledge. The concept of a city-state ruled by philosophers is first explored in Plato's Republic, written around 375 BC. Plato argued that the ideal state – one which ensured the maximum possible happiness for all its citizens – could only be brought…

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Philosopher king → hypothetical ruler in whom political skill is combined with philosophical knowledge

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Solomon were held up as examples of ideal rulersinstance ofBiblical figures0.80text
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Baruch Spinoza began to formulate more secular political philosophies modelled on the works of Machiavelliinstance ofas influential authors0.80text
the Historia Augusta call himinstance ofAncient sources0.80text
Al-Kindiinstance ofHe is known as the patron of philosophers and polymaths0.80text
Al-Jahiz.Leo VI the Wiseinstance ofHe is known as the patron of philosophers and polymaths0.80text
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Philosopher kingrelated to Dionysius and DionRepublic0.60section
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